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Embossed vs Encrusted - What's the difference?

embossed | encrusted |

As verbs the difference between embossed and encrusted

is that embossed is (emboss) while encrusted is (encrust).

As adjectives the difference between embossed and encrusted

is that embossed is with raised letters or images on the surface while encrusted is having an incrustation.

embossed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (emboss)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • With raised letters or images on the surface.

    • encrusted

    English

    Alternative forms

    * incrusted

    Verb

    (head)
  • (encrust)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having an incrustation